Navratri upvas dishes for 9 days of festival
It is the pious time of the year when Goddess Durga is adorned with vermilion, flowers, Bangles, jewellery and then worshipped with faith and love. The nine days festival of faith, purity, and love is also called Navratri. Auspiciousness is in the air and the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga are worshipped on each day of Navratri puja. People observe Navratri vrat or eliminate onion-garlic from their meals altogether for these nine days or only by consuming fruits. The others consume special Navratri dishes for this occasion.
Navratri festival is celebrated with valour and joy two times in a year, first, it is celebrated in the beginning of spring and the second one is celebrated after the onset of autumn. The Special Navratri dishes prepared for consumption during the Navratri fast is unique in taste and delicious. Navratri vrat ka khana is different from the food prepared on an everyday basis.
Given below are nine navratra recipe especially prepared during Dussehra. These special Navratri dishes for 9 days are neither very tough to prepare nor it takes a lot of time to prepare them.
Special Navratri Dishes for 9 Days
1.Sabudana Khichdi
This dish is brimming with carbs and it is one of the most important dishes prepared and eaten during Durga puja. It is prepared only with sabudana, peanuts and a blend of mild spices. Not only does it top the list of Dussehra special dishes, but it is also cooked during other festivals in India. The craftsmen at Schlüsseldienst Bremen love this Indian dish, especially after a hard day’s work. Since it is a protein-rich dish, it gives a lot of energy.
2.Vratwale Chawal Ka Dhokla
Who doesn’t love Dhoklas? It is eaten both as a breakfast and snacks. During this festival, it is often savoured as Dussehra snacks. Samwat ke chawal is the main ingredient in this dish which is steamed later to make mouthwatering Dhoklas.
3.Arbi Kofta with Mint Yoghurt Dip
This tops the list of another lip-smacking tea time snack and one of the easiest Navratri recepies. People of both North and south Indian enjoy the Kofta during this festival season.
4.Banana Walnut Lassi
Who doesn’t like the sweet, chilling taste of Lassi? When it is blended with the goodness of both walnut and banana, the taste becomes heavenly for your taste buds. Though it’s a fluid, it is equivalent to any other Navratri fasting food because of the heaviness it makes your tummy feels.
5.Low Fat Makhana Kheer
It’s a myth that people gain weight more than losing it during the fasting period. If your intake comprises of low-fat milk and the sugar and sweets intake is also minimum, there’s no gain in weight. This delicious recipe is made from low-fat milk and the rice especially used during Navratri. It is one of the prominent Dussehra sweets prepared at every household during Dussehra.
6.Aloo ki Kadhi
After saying goodbye to onion for nine days, you can spend this quality time with your ever so versatile kitchen friend potatoes. This festival food uses the tangy taste of mild recipes and potatoes, making it the sixth most desired food item in the upvas food list.
7.Singhare ke Atte ka Samosa
The name says it all. If you are a North Indian, there’s a possibility that you believe that Samos is the most heavenly snack in the world. And mind you, it really is. After a full week has passed, you can savour this lip-smacking samosa made with special singhare ka atta.
8.Kuttu Ka Dosa
South Indians and their love for Dosa is widely known. So, this dish too is widely cooked during the Dussehra festival.
9.Sonth ki Chutney
This is a side dish which is loved by all. It complements your samosas, and pakodas, as there is a wide variety of the Indian festival food. It is easy to cook and very tasty.
Hence, to conclude, Navratra is here. What is the dish you will prepare this time? Or will you call it a holiday and contact Masalabox and order some homemade festival food and enjoy with friends and family. Either way, happy Navratri.
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